Board Committees
In order for the directors to effectively fulfil their collective responsibility the Board has established the Audit & Risk, Nomination & Governance, Remuneration & People, Science, Sustainability and Excellence and Finance Committees. The membership of each Committee can be found here.
Each Committee has authority delegated to it by the Board, and each year the Committee chairs report on the Committee activities in the Annual Report.
Audit & Risk Committee
Ensures the integrity of the financial reporting and audit processes, and the maintenance of sound internal control and risk management systems.
Nomination & Governance Committee
Reviews and makes recommendations to the Board on the structure, size and composition of the Board and Board Committees, and leads the process for director appointments.
Remuneration & People Committee
Responsible for the Group’s remuneration policy and reviews and oversees the Group’s remuneration strategy for the Chairman, executive directors and senior management.
Science, Sustainability and Excellence Committee
Oversees the Group’s culture and approach to science, sustainability and excellence.
Finance Committee
Oversees the Group’s approach to M&A activity and potential changes to capital structure including distributions to shareholders.